Freethought + Free Markets?

While there is no predetermined political affiliation for freethinkers, I’ve noticed that many, if not most, identify as either liberal (both socially and fiscally) or libertarian (socially liberal, fiscally conservative).    Michael Shermer falls into the latter category, and has published several pieces recently extolling the virtues of free market capitalism and the private sector.
I’ve read [...]

There is No God, But There is Horseback Riding

I found two really interesting summer camps for little skeptics.  One of them is Camp Quest.  I had heard of Camp Quest a few years back but I never really looked into it as a parent.  There are four camps in the US, one in Canada and a new one in the United Kingdom.  This [...]

What is RSS?

This is the first in a series of posts for FreeThought Fort Wayne to assist its members (and readers) in being able to get the most out of their internets.
Who is this for?
You’ve probably heard the term RSS before but haven’t been able to get any clear direction or information on what it is exactly. [...]

If You’re Going to Seattle…

…visit the Discovery Institute!  (if you can)
Skepticality had a fantastic interview with Kate Holden and Tiana Dietz, the skeptic activists who conned their way into the Discovery Institute.  You can download the MP3 of the podcast here.
One of the most fascinating aspects of the visit was the fact that the two have engaged in a [...]

The Placebo Effect

I’ve just finished listening to Dr. Ben Goldacre’s 2 part series on The Placebo Effect that originally aired on BBC Radio 4. (Part I, Part II) You can subscribe to Ben Goldacre’s Bad Science podcast through iTunes as well.
There are 2 things that I enjoyed about these episodes and it was not that many alternative medicines get their [...]

Who says skeptics are cynical and don’t believe in anything…

Go Stephen Hawking and Mythbusters!  I saw this on TV and then googled it.  It is a hit.

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